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® CENS ProFlex User Guide Contains important information - do not throw away EN352 Version 1.06 September 2013 Disposal Information Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by “Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment.” Amended by “Directive 2003/108/ EC” (WEEE). Recycle CENS®ProFlex, batteries and accessories according to national regulations. With the CE marking Puretone Ltd confirms compliance with the European Directive 89/686/EEC concerning personal protective equipment. 2. Contents Your CENS®ProFlex Intended Use General Notes On Safety Handling Batteries Inserting The Battery Removing The Battery Modules Cleaning ® Inserting & Removing The CENS ProFlex Turning Your CENS® ProFlex On & Off + Adjusting The Volume Programs Troubleshooting Technical Information 4 5 6-7 8 9 9 10 11 12-13 14-15 16 17 18-19 3. Your CENS® ProFlex (f) (f) (d) (c) (e) (f) (a) (b) (f) Left Ear Right Ear A) Volume control B) Battery tray C) Microphone D) Program push-button (if fitted) E) Clear tip F) Blue dot = left ear / Red dot = right ear Every CENS®ProFlex can be identified by the serial number located on the underside of the module. The intended users name (personal ID) will be laser marked onto each silicone earpiece. This ear-plug is provided with level-dependent attenuation. The wearer should check correct operation before use. If distortion or failure is detected, the wearer should refer to the manufacturers advice for maintenance and replacement of the battery. 4. Intended Use Symbols: Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE! ! NOTICE ¡ WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries. NOTICE indicates possible property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your device better. Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done. Indicates an option that not every CENS®ProFlex has. Ask your supplier to check off the relevant information. CENS®ProFlex is intended to protect your hearing while being able to communicate normally or hear better. To ensure the best possible protection it has to be used constantly in noisy situations. CENS®ProFlex are reusable LDF Devices. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the CENS®ProFlex. ! NOTICE CENS®ProFlex is a 2 part modular system. For optimal protection the module and silicone earpiece should be inserted correctly as described on page 12-13. Always transport and store your CENS®ProFlex in the protective case supplied. 5. General Notes On Safety NOTICE Your CENS®ProFlex is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose your CENS®ProFlex to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave them in direct sunlight. Do not wear them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion. Do not wear your CENS®ProFlex when you are exposed to shortwaves, a strong magnetic field, a high frequency field or X-rays. Do not place your CENS®ProFlex in a microwave oven. ! Choking hazard posed by small parts. Keep CENS®ProFlex, batteries and accessories out of children’s reach. If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. If infants, small children or disabled persons need to wear CENS® ProFlex ensure adequate supervision. Warning - Performance may deteriorate with battery usage. The typical period of continuous use that can be expected from the earpiece battery is over 150 hours. Warning - The output of the level-dependent circuit of this hearing protector may exceed the daily limit sound level. 6. NOTICE Leaking batteries will damage the CENS®ProFlex. Turn the CENS®ProFlex off when not in use to preserve the battery. Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time. NOTICE Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute the environment. Do not throw used batteries into household waste. Dispose batteries according to national regulations or return them to your supplier. ! Hazard of explosion! Do not use your CENS®ProFlex in areas where there is a danger of explosions (e.g. mining). NOTICE These are reusable devices, and it is strongly recommended that they are regularly inspected to ensure correct fit and functionality. If in doubt, return them for a service and check. 7. Handling Batteries 312 Zinc Air Battery Typical life 220 hours. 13 Zinc Air Battery Typical life 400 hours. ¡ Always use the correct size of batteries, as supplied with your CENS® model. Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them. The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side. Always keep spare batteries with you. ¡ Low Battery Warning When the battery becomes low a series of warning bleeps will sound. If this happens you should change the battery. The warning bleep will periodically sound until the battery has been replaced. If the battery fails during use and is not replaced, your protection will not be compromised, but the ambient awareness will deteriorate. 8. Inserting The Battery Open the battery tray. Place the new battery on the magnet stick as shown. Insert the battery into the tray bottom first, as shown in the diagram, and then tilt the stick up to insert the top of the battery. Finally, remove the battery stick from the new battery, and close the battery tray. 312 Battery 1.) 2.) 3.) Slide to secure 13 Battery 1.) 2.) 3.) Slide to secure Removing The Battery Open the battery tray. Place the magnet stick on the battery and remove directly out. 9. Modules CENS®ProFlex digital custom electronic noise suppressors are designed with a removable modular format for ease of use, easier cleaning and maintenance. The module is designed to snap fit into the preformed silicone earpiece. Left Ear Right Ear CENS®ProFlex digital earpieces Electronic Modules Passive Filtered Modules ! 10. Do not use the lid to extract the module from silicone earpiece. Do not use excessive force when inserting or removing. Do not use the earpieces without a module (passive or electronic) fitted. Cleaning and Disinfection ® It is recommended that you clean your CENS ProFlex digital after every use to keep them in perfect working condition. Remove the module from the earpiece before cleaning. Use the brush to clean the sound hole. Your CENS®ProFlex is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance. Clean the instrument regularly to prevent damage to the CENS®ProFlex and to avoid health problems. NOTICE Do not put the CENS®ProFlex in water. Clean your CENS®ProFlex with a soft, damp cloth, as necessary. Ask your supplier for special care packs and further information on how to keep your CENS®ProFlex in good condition. This product may be adversely affected by certain chemical substances. Further information should be sought from the manufacturer. 11. Inserting & Removing The CENS® ProFlex Left Ear Inserting The Earpiece Right Ear Hold the earpiece around the electronic module. Place the clear ear tip into the ear canal and slightly rotate the earpiece backwards while inserting into the ear canal. Once the clear ear tip can be inserted no further, gently rotate the earpiece forward to ensure the top fits snugly under the helix of the ear. Gently pull the ear lobe down (with opposite hand) and press the earpiece securely into the ear. ! 12. It is important that each device is fitted correctly to ensure safe and effective use. To check the fit is correct, clap your hands near each ear. You should hear the sound but at a lower level. Incorrect Fitting Correct Fitting Earpiece is flush and helix is securely in the ear. Left Ear Earpiece is not flush and helix is not correctly in the ear. Removing The Earpiece Right Ear With your thumb, press on the back of the earflap to lift the earpiece away from the ear bowl. With your index finger & thumb gently twist out by slightly rotating the earpiece backwards. The earpiece can then be easily removed from the ear. ! Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the CENS® ProFlex, as this could cause damage. 13. Turning Your CENS®ProFlex On & Off Switch the devices on using the volume/power switch and adjust the volume to a comfortable level by using your finger tip to rotate the control. On On Off Left Ear Off Right Ear Simply turn the dial in the direction shown to turn the devices off. ! 14. The volume control must only be operated by your finger tips with light pressure. Applying excessive pressure can result in the volume control being damaged. This is a precision miniature device that must be handled with care. Adjusting The Volume On Off On Off ! DO NOT use your CENS®ProFlex earpieces without either the electronic or passive module being fitted. Once the devices are switched on, you will be able to hear sound as normal; however, when a loud sound is detected the device will automatically reduce the volume to a safe and comfortable level. After the loud sound has passed the volume is automatically returned to normal. (Please note: There may be a up to 5 second delay followed by an activation melody after the devices are switched on before the amplified sound is heard.) 15. Programs Device models fitted with a program switch (shown above) have multiple programs. These have been optimised for the intended use by the user. Details of these programs can be found in the Additional Information booklet supplied. 16. Troubleshooting Use these tips to resolve simple issues. Problem Possible Solution Sound is weak. Replace empty battery. Increase volume. Clean instrument. Close battery door completely. ® CENS ProFlex emits whistling sounds. Reinsert the instrument until it fits securely. Clean instrument. Sound is distorted. Replace empty battery. Lower volume. Clean instrument. CENS®ProFlex emits signal tones. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery. CENS®ProFlex does not work. Check if the CENS®ProFlex is turned on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery. Make sure battery is inserted correctly. Consult your supplier if you encounter further problems. 17. Technical Information (EN352) Electronic Module - Sound Attenuation Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Mean Attenuation Standard Deviation Assumed Protection 26.1 6.4 19.7 24.6 4.6 20.0 23.2 3.8 19.4 23.3 3.5 19.8 23.4 3.4 20.0 31.6 3.6 28.0 31.8 3.3 28.5 36.4 4.8 31.6 H=27 M=21 L=20 SNR=25 Passive Module - Sound Attenuation Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Mean Attenuation Standard Deviation Assumed Protection 24.2 4.5 19.7 23.5 3.6 19.9 22.3 2.8 19.5 22.8 3.8 19.0 23.5 3.4 20.1 32.1 3.8 28.3 30.4 3.8 26.6 36.8 5.6 31.2 H=26 M=21 SNR=25 Criterion Levels Test House Program Number 1 2 3 4 18. H 111 112 111 112 M 105 106 106 106 L 105 105 104 105 L=20 Technical Information (EN352) SNR = H = M = L = Single Number Rating attenuation High frequency attenuation Medium frequency attenuation Low frequency attenuation EN352-2:2002EN352-7:2002 Tested by: INSPEC Certification Services, 56 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6AJ. UK. Further information can be obtained from Puretone Ltd, 9-10 Henley Business Park, Trident Close, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent. ME2 4FR. UK. 19. Designed and manufactured in the UK by: Puretone Ltd, 9-10 Henley Business Park, Trident Close, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent. ME2 4FR. UK. Puretone Ltd are an LRQA (NB0088) certified company to: ISO 9001:2008 ISO 13485:2003 MDD 93/42/EEC CENS® is a registered trademark of Puretone Ltd CENS® module is protected by EC Design Registration No. 001861998-0001 Norwegian Design Registration No. 083344 South African Design Registration No. 2011/01813 US Design Patent Pending EN352-2:2002 & EN352-7:2002, by Inspec International